Work to prepare the Gippsland Line for a new signalling system progressed during a 20-day construction blitz in August.
More than 350 people worked more than 47,000 hours, boring underground, trenching and installing pipe along 38km of track between Drouin and Moe while coaches replaced trains.
Crews also hauled more than 8000m of cable, installed 4 signal masts and poured foundations for new signal equipment rooms.
The new signalling system, in conjunction with track works and station upgrades already delivered as part of the Gippsland Line Upgrade, will enable additional services and future-proof the line.
Work also began to extend the existing platform at Longwarry Station so trains can safely stop further away, with 8 posts - each 5.5mlong - driven 4m underground, and concrete panels to form the sides of the new section installed.
Gippsland Line Upgrade works will progress alongside important V/Line maintenance and upgrade work later in spring.
The V/Line work includes installing box culverts to allow water to follow under the line without preventing trains from running.
Coaches will replace trains between Southern Cross, Traralgon and Bairnsdale from Sunday 12 November to Saturday 10 December.
Plan your journey before you travel.
Learn more about the Gippsland Line Upgrade.
